Xi Jinping remains one of the most enigmatic and influential political figures of our time. His constant priority is to maintain social and political stability in China, which has undergone a period of spectacular economic growth, while simultaneously strengthening the absolute control of the Communist Party.

As internal pressure increases—with more intense state supervision, restriction of freedoms, and a rise in nationalism—China is claiming an increasingly dynamic role in a global competition on multiple fronts: from the geopolitical conflict with the USA to technological supremacy and the climate crisis.

In this concise and highly relevant book, academic and author Kerry Brown explores the complex aspects of Xi Jinping's power and analyzes the profound impact of his leadership on the West and the rest of the world. Who really is Xi? What is his vision for China? And, most importantly, what does this mean for us?